Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-08

"Welcome" we drove through the
streets, and by the quaint old houses
on our way to Cypress Point. This
was a trip ever to be remembered by
us. From Delnionte through Monterey
and over the hills and along the sea
shore by old Cypress point and around
the Pacific Grove-the Chatauqua of
California-we made Jul way, stop
ping here and there to listen to old
Oceans roar and to gaze with wonder
and delight upon the scenes all about
US. We passed through cypress groves
that seemed to be as old as creation.
They all seemed to be bowling toward
the east, not in alteration, however, but
because the winds that now sweep, and
have tor ages swept along this part OF
the coast in an easterly or s~outheaster-
Iy direction, force them to take this
bending pasture. Some OF them lie
almost fiat upon the ground with their
tops slightly elevated, as if in pity
looking up to see If the rough winds
are not almost over past. Their leaves
are always green and. though every
thing is bleak around them, their green
branches cheer one with the thought of
life. At several points we saw children,
small and grown up, on the beach
gathering shells and curiosities. Cy-
press Point puts out into the sea and
tourists drive out upon this high point
to gaze upon the wide waste OF waters
that stretches toward China. A few
moments seemed to satisfy my COM
panions, but l confess I felt inclined to
linger and mediate upon my own
littleness, as l contemplated the great
ness and grandeur of the works of my
Creator. Our driver took us az far
out upon this promontory as it was
possible to 20 in a carriage, and then
making what he called ''the hairpin
turn" hurried us away toward Pacific
Grove. This is a small town situated
in a cypress grove, the only point
along the California shore where trees
grow down to the waters edge. Most
of the houses are temporary; many of
them consisting of cloth-tents built
over wooden floors. The streets are
laid off regularly, and no animal but
man is allowed to dwell in its limits.
Cows and hogs, cats and dogs are ex-
cluded. Many religious meetings are
held here, and health-seekers from
abroad come here to enjoy the cool
atmosphere, which affords perpetual
spring. !
1t was at this place while driving
slowly through this city in the woods,
that we suddenly and most unexpect-
edly met with two dear friends, form
erly residents of this. city and county,
but now of California. Thro ing up
our hands in glad surprise we jumped
from our wagon and Involuntary
embraced them with delight. saying
Chow are you, we are so glad to. see
you" One of these friends in the
gladness of her good nature, gave thet
writer a number Of thumps on the
back, e1claiming at the same time,
81 am so glad to see you." 1t was a
happy meeting to ~. Away, away
from home, to be greeted by frfendsf
where we expected to see only strang.
ers. After stopping in the streets of
Pacific Grove to enjoy this delightful
episode, we continued onr journey
homeward, passing =byaa miserable
looking town composed of fishers hUts,
and then through old Monterey again.
We passed a cross set up by the way
side, " hich had the inscription on it, |
'1704. I'VE stopped at the old church and
went INTO it to look at its paintings and
other relics, so much esteemed anu re-
vered by the good Catholics Of Mon
te .ey, and after about three hours
drive we found ourselves again within
the delightful precincts of Delmonte,
and mere I'll rest for another week.